Explore the Family Name Kuruvilla
The meaning of Kuruvilla
Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Kuruvilla, an elaborated form of Kurian, found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Varughese, Anand, Thampi, Ashok, Bose, Lali, Mohan, Omana, Prakash, Prasad, Sheela, Suresh.
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How common is the last name Kuruvilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kuruvilla has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kuruvilla was ranked 35,187 in popularity amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had jumped to 27,228, marking an increase of over 22%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 606 individuals with the surname Kuruvilla in 2000, and this figure rose by nearly half to 888 by 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased from 0.22 to 0.3 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #27,228 | 22.62% |
| Count | 606 | 888 | 46.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.3 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kuruvilla
Concerning ethnicity, the Kuruvilla surname is predominantly associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of those carrying the Kuruvilla name identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as two or more races decreased slightly, from 2.48% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as White, from 1.98% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. Notably, the 2010 census also reported a small percentage (0.79%) of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic, which was not the case in the 2000 census. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 94.72% | 94.82% | 0.11% |
| White | 1.98% | 2.48% | 25.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 1.58% | -36.29% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |